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観覧 (かんらん, kanran) Japanese meaning: viewing | Kotomora
Common word› JLPT N1 › Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation 観覧する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
Form Positive Negative Dictionary 観かん 覧らん する 観かん 覧らん しない Polite 観かん 覧らん します 観かん 覧らん しません Past polite 観かん 覧らん しました 観かん 覧らん しませんでした Past 観かん 覧らん した 観かん 覧らん しなかった Te-form 観かん 覧らん して 観かん 覧らん しないで Desire 観かん 覧らん したい 観かん 覧らん したくない Potential 観かん 覧らん できる 観かん 覧らん できない Passive 観かん 覧らん される 観かん 覧らん されない Causative 観かん 覧らん させる 観かん 覧らん させない Causative passive 観かん 覧らん させられる 観かん 覧らん させられない Volitional 観かん 覧らん しよう Polite volitional 観かん 覧らん しましょう Imperative 観かん 覧らん しろ 観かん 覧らん するな Conditional 観かん 覧らん すれば 観かん 覧らん しなければ Tara conditional 観かん 覧らん したら 観かん 覧らん しなかったら
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別べつ
展てん
を
観かん
覧らん
し
た
。
I viewed the special exhibition at the art museum.
Advance reservations are required to watch the fireworks festival.
Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 を 観かん 覧らん する to view/watch (an exhibition, show, event, etc.)
To view an art exhibition.
〈 場ば 所しょ 〉 で 観かん 覧らん する to watch/view (something) at a venue
To watch the match at the venue.
無む 料りょう で 観かん 覧らん する to view (something) for free
This exhibit can be viewed for free.
観かん 覧らん を 希き 望ぼう する to wish to view (something)
Those who wish to view should make a reservation in advance.
Kanji 観 outlook, look, appearance Related words· 6 見る is the plain, everyday verb for seeing or watching anything, while 観覧 is a formal, written-sounding word used specifically for viewing exhibitions, shows, or events as a spectator.
鑑賞 emphasizes aesthetic appreciation of art, music, film, or nature, whereas 観覧 emphasizes the act of going to view or watch a display or event.
見学 means visiting a place to observe and learn, such as a factory or school, while 観覧 refers to viewing an exhibition, performance, or spectacle.
観賞 emphasizes taking calm aesthetic pleasure in looking at something, whereas 観覧 simply means watching or viewing an event, exhibit, or performance without that aesthetic nuance.
Show 2 more 観劇 is limited to watching theatrical performances, whereas 観覧 is a broader term for viewing exhibitions, shows, or displays of any kind.
観覧 is used for viewing exhibitions, shows, or scenery, whereas 観戦 is reserved for watching competitive games or matches.
Don't confuse with 観覧 refers to watching a show, exhibition, or event, while 閲覧 refers to reading or browsing documents or web pages.
観覧 means to watch or view something like a show or exhibit from a fixed spot, while 遊覧 means to travel around leisurely enjoying scenery, and the two are easily confused due to the shared 覧 kanji.
Word family spectator seats; stands; bleachers
admission ticket; viewing ticket
admission fee; admission charge
spectator; visitor
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 観, associated with observing or looking, and 覧, associated with looking over or viewing. The compound straightforwardly expresses the idea of viewing or watching.
